Colonel on Cyberspace Mission

The chapter invited Col. Joseph H. Scherrer, USAF, to speak at the July luncheon held at the Dobbins Consolidated Club in Atlanta. Col. Scherrer is the commander of the 689 Combat Communications Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. His unit reports to 24th Air Force (24AF), Space Command. The role of the wing is to extend, operate and defend the cyberspace in a deployed mission. It is the expeditionary arm of the 24AF that is set up to deploy worldwide—anytime, anywhere. His presentation had to be tailored to a noncleared audience considering the capabilities of his unit and its unique mission. Col. Scherrer did not disappoint the chapter and provided sufficient inspirational philosophy and analogies for his mission. He was able to relate the impact of his organization to everyday Americans. The colonel's message to the chapter was compelling and received a standing ovation at its conclusion, which is a rarity for the chapter. The chapter highly recommends this speaker for fellow chapters' events.

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